Jim Ward is is one of the cofounders of body piercing as a public phenomena in his role both as owner of the original piercing studio Gauntlet and the original body modification magazine PFIQ, both long before BME staff had even entered highschool. He currently works as a designer in Calfornia where he lives with his partner.

These articles were originally written and produced for BMEzine.com and appear here with their cooperation. Jim is currently working on a book that will incorporate the material found here.

Full Column Archive:

2003/08/17:

Who Is Jim Ward?
BME is very proud and thrilled to welcome Jim Ward, one of the founders of the
piercing movement.

2003/09/12:

From New York to Hollywood
Jim Ward tells us about some of the first nipple piercings, genital piercings, and even surface piercings!